We Hear: 2013 Nissan GT-R Expected to Have More Than 570 hp

According to the North American GT-R Owner's Club (NAGTROC) Nissan held a European Press Event at the Nurburging this past weekend to debut the 2012 GT-R (model year 2013 in the U.S. ). NAGTROC says details from the event are still emerging, but many improvements are coming.

The exterior will be untouched, but tweaks to the underbody to increase aerodynamics and aid cooling are expected, according to the forum. Another bump in horsepower is also rumored - 40 or more for a total of at least 570 horsepower. The gains may come from higher boost levels combined with intake and exhaust updates. Carbon emissions are also expected to be reduced.

Two special editions will be available worldwide: Premium Black Edition, and Egoist. A "Track Edition" will be available for right-hand-drive models, and will be sold only outside of the U.S. NAGTROC also says the R35 chassis will continue for two more years, but had no further details about Godzilla's next-generation.